Moving from Pittsburgh, PA to Ann Arbor, MI
About 271 miles across a state line, from Pennsylvania into Michigan, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Pittsburgh, PA to Ann Arbor, MI covers about 271 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $1,220 – $1,626 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 118 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 271 miles, about 5 hours of driving. Long enough to be priced on weight, short enough that most carriers run it on a dedicated truck rather than pooling your goods with other shipments — a two-bedroom home typically runs $1,220 – $1,626. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 5 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Pittsburgh to Ann Arbor
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $915 – $1,220 | $659 – $878 | $439 – $585 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,098 – $1,463 | $790 – $1,054 | $527 – $702 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,220 – $1,626 | $878 – $1,171 | $585 – $780 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,402 – $1,870 | $1,010 – $1,346 | $673 – $898 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,585 – $2,114 | $1,141 – $1,522 | $761 – $1,015 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,829 – $2,439 | $1,317 – $1,756 | $878 – $1,171 |
Transport only, for an estimated 271 miles, from our published model: distance × home-size factor × service rate, shown as −10% to +20% around the base figure. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items sit on top. How we price it.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Pittsburgh to Ann Arbor
271 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $1,355. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $1,220 to $1,626, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Pittsburgh to Ann Arbor
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 118 people a year (±99) moved from Allegheny County, PA, home to Pittsburgh, to Washtenaw County, MI, home to Ann Arbor. Going the other way: about 85 people a year (±57). Movers from Allegheny County make up 0.3% of the 34,209 people a year who moved into Washtenaw County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 2,357 people a year (±1,040) moving from Pennsylvania to Michigan and about 1,264 people a year (±625) from Michigan to Pennsylvania — a net gain for Michigan of about 1,093 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Westmoreland County, PA | 3,747 ±578 |
| Washington County, PA | 3,204 ±590 |
| Beaver County, PA | 2,589 ±467 |
| Butler County, PA | 2,538 ±394 |
| Berks County, PA | 1,862 ±649 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Wayne County, MI | 6,351 ±753 |
| Oakland County, MI | 3,405 ±506 |
| Cook County, IL | 962 ±198 |
| Ingham County, MI | 800 ±223 |
| Livingston County, MI | 796 ±269 |
Licensed movers at each end
29 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Pittsburgh (50 counting those licensed only inside Pennsylvania). 17 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 12.5% of their 72 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Hills Movers IncUSDOT 98045 | Bethel Park · 8 mi | 42 trucks | 26 | 0.0% of 4 |
| Weleski Transfer IncUSDOT 681016 | Tarentum · 17 mi | 36 trucks | 7 | 0.0% of 4 |
| George Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 880213 | Freedom · 20 mi | 32 trucks | 14 | 0.0% of 8 |
| Parks Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 46028 | Warrendale · 17 mi | 31 trucks | 0 | — |
| Forest Hills Transfer & Storage IncUSDOT 85531 | Greensburg · 26 mi | 25 trucks | 35 | 15.0% of 20 |
| Don Farr Moving & StorageUSDOT 345157 | West Mifflin · 8 mi | 19 trucks | 12 | 33.3% of 6 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Ann Arbor end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Ann Arbor: Corrigan Moving Systems Premier Relocations (Dearborn, 245 trucks), Imlach Movers Inc (Trenton, 45 trucks), Morse Moving & Storage Inc (Romulus, 43 trucks), Rose Moving & Storage (Canton, 42 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Pennsylvania into Michigan, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book Pittsburgh to Ann Arbor
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 271 miles some carriers still quote hourly plus mileage rather than by weight. Get both numbers so you can compare like with like — hourly can win on a short haul with easy access at both ends.
Confirm it is a one-day run
Most carriers cover this distance in a single day, which avoids an overnight charge and a second crew. If a quote assumes two days, ask why.
Arriving in Ann Arbor
A local move inside Ann Arbor later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $465 – $747 for a two-bedroom home and $777 – $1,371 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Ann Arbor are Detroit (about 42 mi), Toledo (about 52 mi), Lansing (about 60 mi).
Other routes from Pittsburgh
All routes from Pittsburgh, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh to Akron, OH | ~106 mi | $477 – $636 |
| Pittsburgh to Cleveland, OH | ~134 mi | $603 – $804 |
| Pittsburgh to Erie, PA | ~136 mi | $612 – $816 |
| Pittsburgh to Frederick, MD | ~180 mi | $810 – $1,080 |
| Pittsburgh to Columbus, OH | ~188 mi | $846 – $1,128 |
| Pittsburgh to Harrisburg, PA | ~192 mi | $864 – $1,152 |
| Pittsburgh to Arlington, VA | ~220 mi | $990 – $1,320 |
| Pittsburgh to Washington, DC | ~222 mi | $999 – $1,332 |
Also moving to Ann Arbor: from Detroit, MI, from Toledo, OH, from Lansing, MI, from Grand Rapids, MI.
Pittsburgh to Ann Arbor moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Pittsburgh to Ann Arbor?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 271 miles cost about $915 – $1,220 for a studio, $1,220 – $1,626 for a two-bedroom home and $1,402 – $1,870 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Pittsburgh to Ann Arbor take?
The drive is about 5 hours, but the move usually takes 1 to 3 days because it moves on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Pittsburgh to Ann Arbor?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $585 – $780 for a two-bedroom home, against $1,220 – $1,626 with full-service movers; a moving container is $878 – $1,171.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Pittsburgh to Ann Arbor?
Yes. Pittsburgh is in Pennsylvania and Ann Arbor is in Michigan, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 29 listed movers within 30 miles of Pittsburgh hold it.
How many people move from Pittsburgh to Ann Arbor each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 118 people a year (margin of error ±99) moved from Allegheny County, which contains Pittsburgh, to Washtenaw County, which contains Ann Arbor.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.